Fun Things to Do in DFW in May

May is a great month to enjoy the beautiful weather at events in the Dallas – Fort Worth area. You and your family can enter a costume contest on the closing weekend of Scarborough Renaissance Festival, celebrate Memorial Day at the Dallas Arboretum and so much more!

Here are a few fun things to do in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in May.

Commemorate Memorial Day Weekend at the Dallas Arboretum

Saturday thru Monday, May 25- 27, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Dallas Arboretum has planned a wonderful Memorial Day weekend of activities in the main garden and the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden.

FREE Admission for Vets and First Responders

In honor of our armed forces, the Arboretum offers FREE admission into the main garden all three days for active duty members and veterans of the United States military, and first responders with a valid photo ID. Emporium Pies’ ice cream truck, Rick’s Smokehouse BBQ, complimentary face painters, and a petting zoo will be onsite all weekend from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

May 25, 2-4 p.m.: The Red Wine Band kicks off the weekend bringing their Texas Country music to the garden.

May 26, 2-4 p.m.: Dance with one of Dallas’ most popular dance bands, Downtown Fever, an Emerald City Party Band.

May 27, Noon-2 p.m.: 3K Sisters, an indie folk-pop family band, delights with their unique sound and talented multi-instrumentalist band members.

Free beer and wine samples in A Tasteful Place at the Barbara and Bob Bigham Scenic Overlook: May 25-27: Noon to 3 p.m.

May 25: Kiepersol Vineyards & Winery

May 26: Franconia Brewing Company

May 27: District 9 Draught Haus

Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden

Learn the science behind some of the symbols and traditions of the holiday. A special lab will bring the red, white, and blue to the garden in exciting ways. Daily labs, demonstrations and permanent exhibits add to the learning adventure.

The Dallas Zoo, Entry Plaza

May 27 (only), 11:15 a.m.

The Dallas Zoo is bringing a few of their favorite friends for an animal encounter. Stop by for a wild adventure with interesting critters.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival

Live the Fantasy WeekendMay 18 – 19Hey, Fantasy enthusiasts, Cosplay fans and friends this weekend is just for you! Show up in your favorite costume for the costume contests (adults and children)each day, plus a children’s fairy initiation ceremony

May 25 – 27: The Last HuzzahDon’t miss the fun, food and games of the Final Weekend Celebrations plus Veterans Parade & Fallen Heroes Memorial Tribute on Memorial Day

Wildflower Arts and Music Festival

One of the most popular cultural events in North Texas, the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival returns to Richardson, Texas this month with well-known musical acts, exciting performers, family-friendly activities, local art vendors, and more.

The 3-day festival will be held May 17-19 at Galatyn Urban Park in Richardson.

An Aerosmith tribute band from California, Aeromyth, will also perform all weekend long. There’s a little something for every music lover, with over 100 national, regional, and local headliners performing on six stages.

Addison Oktoberfest

September 19-22

An authentic recreation of the Munich Oktoberfest, this event features almost 30 hours of continuous family-oriented entertainment. Addison Oktoberfest coincides with the opening of the 16-day festival in Munich, Germany.

The original celebration began on October 10, 1810, to celebrate the royal wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxon-Hildburghausen. In 1880, the festival was scheduled to start in September so the festival could enjoy more pleasant weather. Serving special “Oktoberfest” Bier along with incredible German culinary fare, the festival also includes our Marktplatz, music, and kid-friendly options like the karneval, midway games and much more.

All event vendors will now accept Cash, Major Credit Cards and Tasty Bucks at any booth location. What does this mean for event patrons? Fewer and Shorter lines! (Guests are no longer required to purchase Tasty Bucks or Festival Coupons to buy food and drinks), valid Tasty Bucks from all years will still be accepted at all Addison events, including Taste Addison, Addison Kaboom Town!® and Addison Oktoberfest. Note that there will be no exchanges or refunds for Tasty Bucks from previous years.